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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chihuahua Bodhi, a 16-pound mix in foster care at Homeward Trails Animal Shelter, is looking for a loving home after his previous family moved—his foster said he is gentle, fully house-trained, and loves belly and neck scratches. ARLnow
- ➤ Last week, Arlington residents gathered at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association headquarters in Ballston for the Arlington Cares event where more than 200 volunteers were honored for their service. Award recipients, including Erika Yalowitz and Maddy Sleeter, were recognized for contributions valued at nearly $1.3 million — the event highlighted the community’s strong commitment to helping others. ARLnow
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bar Colline, a French-style bistro at 269 19th Court S in Crystal City, will open this Friday to serve French-American food for Bastille Day — the Hilton brothers plan to offer a long bar, outdoor tables for 40 and a small dining room for 16 guests. ARLnow
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ New video shows convicted Tier III sex offender Richard Cox leaving a water park for kids in Fairfax County and walking toward a playground—while Arlington police have charged him for nearly identical behavior at local facilities—as his trial in Arlington is set later this year. WJLA
- ➤ ACPD reported that on Saturday, July 5, a 25-year-old woman was arrested after she slashed a man's tire and kicked an officer at 1:45 a.m. on Columbia Pike—Foxcroft Heights—and a 70-year-old man was taken into custody after he stabbed an acquaintance at 6:30 a.m. in a nearby home; a July 3 traffic stop in Long Branch Creek led to the seizure of drugs and over $10,000 from a 19-year-old driver. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arlington County Board will review a proposal on Saturday, July 19 to lower speed limits on designated bicycle boulevards from 25 mph to 20 mph if a traffic study supports the change — county staff say the update is meant to protect bicyclists and pedestrians. ARLnow
- ➤ An audit of the STAR program for Arlington residents with disabilities found major deficiencies such as billing discrepancies and a lack of review of driver manifests by WeDriveU, and county leaders say they will work to fix these issues even though some contractual changes may take time—auditors plan a follow-up review next summer to check progress. ARLnow
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Going 0 to 1 with AI Agents
6-8 p.m. — AWS Skills Center Arlington — Free entry — Explore how autonomous AI is revolutionizing product thinking and get hands-on insights.
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R&B Mimosa Festival
12-4 p.m. — Arlington Beer Garden — General Admission plus first two mimosas included — A vibrant celebration of mimosas, food, and live entertainment.
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Footloose the Musical
7-9:30 p.m. — Encore Stage & Studio — $22 for Adults, $18 for Children, Students, Military and Seniors — Experience the vibrant tale of Ren challenging a town's ban on dancing and music.
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Crystal City Connector Cleanup
1-3 p.m. — Mount Vernon Trail — Free entry — Help improve the Crystal City Connector by volunteering to clean and maintain the trail.
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Rosslyn Rocks: Country Music Night
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Central Place Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy live country music under the stars with the Patrick Olivier Band and great summer vibes.
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Pre-Dating Speed Dating for Ages 50-69
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Astro Beer Hall — Ticket required — Meet interesting singles in a dynamic atmosphere with fast-paced 6-minute 'pre-dates' to spark connections.
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Children's Festival 2025
4 PM — Kenmore Theater — Ticket info at Tickeri.com — Experience a joyful day of fun activities for children of all ages.
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Beeswax Candle Making Workshop
7-8:30 p.m. — Detour Coffee — Food and drinks available for purchase — Learn to craft lovely beeswax candles in a relaxing evening workshop.
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~ Will Rogers
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